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RFS

60
User verdict / 100 High confidence Divided

RFS is a visually impressive mobile flight simulator with realistic features like real-world weather and detailed airports, but it is heavily criticized for its aggressive monetization model, frequent crashes, and numerous bugs, especially concerning its 'Pro' subscription.

4.6★ lifetime (23,436) $0.99 since 2019 by RORTOS SRL updated 1.1 mo ago recent negative 19% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Monetization & Paywall Subscription Issues Crashes & Stability Realism & Graphics Multiplayer & Social
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.6★ lifetime average

RFS by RORTOS SRL is a mobile flight simulator praised for its realistic graphics, detailed airports, and features like autopilot and real-world weather. However, recent reviews highlight significant issues including frequent app crashes, problems with the 'Pro' subscription not activating or being lost, and a strong paywall that locks most aircraft and multiplayer features behind a recurring payment.

What users like

  • Realistic graphics and detailed environments, including real-world weather and time of day, enhance immersion.R9R11R30R32
  • Offers features like autopilot and realistic failures, contributing to a comprehensive simulation experience.R1R46
  • The game is generally considered one of the best mobile flight simulators available.R18R53R168R318

What users complain about

  • Many users report issues with the 'Pro' subscription, including purchases not activating, subscriptions disappearing, or being unable to restore purchases on new devices.R20R21R23R29
  • The game frequently crashes, particularly during long flights or loading screens, making it unstable and frustrating.R28R40R45R52
  • Most aircraft and multiplayer features are locked behind a 'Pro' subscription, leading to a limited free experience with only 3 planes.R19R26R39R44
  • Multiplayer lacks collision avoidance, allowing players to fly through each other and reducing realism.R18
  • The public chat feature in multiplayer has no safety controls, exposing users to inappropriate content, swearing, and bullying.R12
  • Some users report issues with aircraft sensitivity, particularly the 737, and other physics/control glitches.R2R129R183R206
  • Graphics, while generally good, are criticized for lacking detail in certain areas like city buildings, crash debris, and engine sounds, especially compared to competitors.R5R63R130R137
  • The recent update (v3.2.1) is reported to have introduced new bugs, such as planes losing power at altitude and glitches with avionics screens on the A350.R40R202R209

Latest update · v3.2.1

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

- Major rework on AIRBUS A350-900 - New avionics screens for A350-900 and A350-1000 - Bug fixes

Recurring themes

Monetization & Paywall negative
Many users are frustrated by the game's aggressive monetization, requiring a 'Pro' subscription for most planes, multiplayer, and advanced features, despite the initial purchase price. This leads to a very limited free experience.R6R19R26R39
Subscription Issues negative
A prevalent issue is the 'Pro' subscription not working correctly. Users report paying for it but not receiving access, subscriptions disappearing, or being unable to restore them on new devices, often with no customer support response.R20R21R23R29
Crashes & Stability negative
The app frequently crashes, getting stuck on loading screens or closing mid-flight, even on high-end devices. This leads to lost progress and makes long flights impossible.R28R40R45R52
Realism & Graphics mixed
While many praise the game's realism, graphics, and attention to detail (like real-world weather), others point out areas needing improvement, such as city detail, crash physics, engine sounds, and specific avionics bugs introduced in recent updates.R1R5R9R11
Multiplayer & Social negative
Multiplayer is a desired feature but is locked behind a paywall and suffers from a lack of collision avoidance, allowing players to ruin realism. The public chat also lacks moderation, leading to inappropriate content and bullying.R12R18R26R162

Who it's for

This game is for flight simulation enthusiasts who prioritize realistic flight mechanics and detailed cockpits on mobile, and are willing to pay for a 'Pro' subscription to access the full range of aircraft and features. It is not for casual players or those on a budget who expect a complete experience from the initial purchase, nor for players who are easily frustrated by frequent app crashes or subscription issues.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, primarily due to widespread issues with the 'Pro' subscription and app stability. This contrasts with the lifetime rating, suggesting a recent decline in user experience. The developer's notes mention a rework of the A350 and bug fixes, but recent reviews contradict this, with users reporting new bugs related to the A350 and continued crashing.

Frequently asked

How many free planes are available in RFS?
In the free version of RFS, users typically get access to only three planes R19R44R77R169.
Are there issues with the RFS Pro subscription?
Yes, many users report significant issues with the RFS Pro subscription, including purchases not activating, subscriptions disappearing, inability to restore purchases on new devices, and lack of customer support R20R23R33R48.
Does RFS crash frequently?
Yes, many recent reviews indicate that RFS crashes frequently, often getting stuck on loading screens or closing unexpectedly during flights, which can lead to lost progress R28R45R52R98.
Is multiplayer free in RFS?
No, multiplayer is not free in RFS; it is a feature locked behind the 'Pro' subscription R26R162.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R9] 5/5 · US Awesome game just one thing: This game is extremely nice because the airport u choose if it’s day time at that airport irl or night time there irl it will be the time of day and at night the passengers windows light up but I think they should add more free planes
  2. [R11] 5/5 · US Elijah: i’ve been loving the graphics. Thank you for making this game for me. No problem.
  3. [R30] 4/5 · US Graphics: The game is good and everything and i have been playing it for past 6 years but you guys should fix the graphics at night it should be darker and the runway lights and city lights dont look that good and also the lights on the plane should be better and dont have the pointy light from where light comes from if you mean what i know so i kinda just have a problem with thr graphics i think
  4. [R32] 5/5 · US Extremely awesome than every flight simulator game: ground crews, passengers and even meals apply looks so like real life airports super accurate lookings
  5. [R1] 5/5 · US I loved it: It has failures and auto pilot I love it
  6. [R46] 4/5 · US PLEASE: amazing flight sim! real world weather, time, and places! plus it has every single aircraft that we know and love. the one thing that ticks me off the most is, gear suspension. for example, i was trying to make a cinematic cool video of a heavy landing on a 747. and the thing that was missing was that bounciness with the gear suspension. gear suspension shows the power, and heaviness, and
  7. [R18] 2/5 · US Needs more updates: I’ve been playing Real Flight Simulator for about 4, 5 years, and overall I love the game. It’s one of the best mobile flight simulators out there, but there are a few major issues that have been frustrating me for a long time. My biggest complaint is multiplayer. Players can taxi straight through or into your aircraft with no collision avoidance. It completely ruins the realis
  8. [R53] 5/5 · US Best flight sim: This is the best mobile flight simulator, its only major drawback is that almost everything is paid. · translated
  9. [R168] 3/5 · US The best: This is the best simulator ever! Please, come back to Russia , we really want to play this game, but we can't since the subscription isn't available for purchase here.😩 I can't enjoy the game because of this. I can only use 3 planes and the world is of poor quality.
  10. [R318] 3/5 · GB So unrealistic: Let me start with this,the autopilot uses rudder to land and then it wobbles then it lines up for the grass and i try to turn off autopilot but of course there is a glich and also 1 in every 15 flights will go wrong and in what world is that realistic,so this game needs some big updates but apart from that this is probably the best mobile flight sim.
  11. [R20] 3/5 · US Subscription issues: Everytime I pay for a subscription it says something like “purchase failed please review payment details” even though it goes through on the card. So I have a subscription and I still only have the free planes
  12. [R21] 1/5 · US I now need to get RFS pro: When I come back it, my thing is gone
  13. [R23] 1/5 · US RFS pro issue: Hi to inform you, if your device isn’t connected to google with the pro subscription, it won’t be available to you
  14. [R29] 1/5 · US Game is okay.: The actual game is okay, but I’m rating this 1 star because I bought a subscription for 6 dollars and it was a total waste of money! It makes no sense, because I have a device (that I no longer have) had this subscription, I can’t even use the subscription.
  15. [R28] 3/5 · US Not Working: Hey guys and ROTROS, I finally decided to download this game back 4 days ago and I just get stuck on the loading screen Pack #1491. I’ve reached out to apple support to see if they can do anything and they couldn’t do anything about it and just reach out to the developer of the game. I’ve emailed them on that day and as of today I haven’t gotten a response. so if the ROTROS Devs and a
  16. [R40] 1/5 · US Major issue with new update: The new update is awesome, but seems like every plane I get just 5000 ft in the air all power is cut off and I crash. I’ve made sure several times that random crash’s etc is turned off and nothing can malfunction when I’m flying, and all of my planes are still crashing, don’t know if this is bug with me or with everyone but it did not do this until the latest update.
  17. [R45] 1/5 · US J: The game only says loading, but it never enters
  18. [R52] 1/5 · US Keeps crashing back to back: I’ve been paying for the premium subscription for over 5 years now and this is the first time I’ve had the games crash in less than 3 hours into a flight and it all started after the update overall it’s a good game but please fix the crashing problem sooner than later…
  19. [R19] 2/5 · US In air: When flying it gets kind of boring but taking off and landing is fun and there’s not much free planes there’s only three so I give this game a two
  20. [R26] 3/5 · US Fun but…..: I wish multiplayer was free and all the planes were free to get with in game money.i say that because multiplayer is most people’s favorite part and solo gets boring after some time. But overall it’s fun when I get bored of other games.
  21. [R39] 3/5 · US Requires RFS Pro too much: You have absolutely NO other planes unless you pay at least 6 Bucks.
  22. [R44] 2/5 · US Needs more free planes: I only have the free version THERE ARE ONLY THREE PLANES TO CHOOSE FROM IN THE FREE VERSION. NOT EVEN FREE BECAUSE THE ONE DOLLAR I SPENT ON IT. INFINITE FLIGHT IS BETTER….. and we need a joystick mode…
  23. [R12] 3/5 · US Upsetting: This is a great game. I have always been interested in planes and aerodynamics. This game helped teach me how. It is very realistic and fun but there is one thing that I would like to point out. I was flying my plane and there was apparently a public chat feature where you could talk to strangers. It had no limits or safety controls for children, and people were swearing, talking about
  24. [R2] 3/5 · US 737 sensitivity: The 737’s sensitivity is really really bad. The game itself is amazing but the 737’s sensitivity is all over the place. Please redo it.
  25. [R129] 1/5 · US Butler: I hate that game because it just goes crazy.also the airline commander because it said I failed but I didn’t do anything,I hit start and it I crashed
  26. [R183] 3/5 · US RFS: I would give it a five star but every time I fly when I takeoff and land my engine is broken
  27. [R206] 3/5 · GB You can’t change your name: So you can’t change your name it’s very very very hard to control but it’s quite fun to play and I love it so. That’s really quite good. It crash a lot
  28. [R5] 5/5 · US New features that should be added to the game: I have an idea that could make the flight simulator feel even more like the real world.First, it would be amazing if the scenery included more detailed cities with realistic buildings, neighborhoods, roads, highways, moving cars, traffic lights, and people. Seeing a living world below the aircraft would make every flight feel much more immersive. Anot
  29. [R63] 3/5 · US Graphics: When the plane crashes there is no debris or explosion graphics
  30. [R130] 1/5 · US Sucks: RFS is a total disappointment compared to Aerofly FS Global. Flying in this app feels like you are flying a paper airplane over a flat sheet of paper. The world in RFS is empty and boring because there are no 3D trees or houses to look at, everything is just a flat texture on the ground. In Aerofly, the airplanes and the buildings are actually 3D made, which makes the graphics so much pretti
  31. [R137] 2/5 · US Rfs review: Pls add better graphics like more realistic graphics.And ads another plane for free pls!!
  32. [R202] 1/5 · GB I’ll forward your comments for consideration…: That’s the reply I got from Support. For consideration? You have completely destroyed the supposed new revamped A350-900 and A350-1000. The cockpit gauges are fine. It’s the other multi selection gauges that are missing: No WX/NAV gauge, no proper Flight Director (PFD), no engine gauge, no aerodynamics (wing, slats, aileron) gauge and yet you say, yo
  33. [R209] 3/5 · GB Altitude indicator glitch: Just downloaded the new 3.2.1 update. Discovered that the black box, which indicates that you have reached that your assigned altitude now follows you as you climb. Please rectify this bug as soon as possible, as it risks stalling the realistic and immersive nature, of this otherwise impressive flight simulator.
  34. [R6] 1/5 · US Bloodthirsty for money: Note to rortos: ya never know when I’ll be lurking in your closet at night like foxy at the aftons house from fnaf
  35. [R162] 3/5 · US Connectivity issues: With the pro Subscription every time I logged onto multiplayer and choose the mode I want it disconnects.
  36. [R77] 3/5 · US We want more free planes: I like this flight sim, but it is getting really stale with the three free aircraft you give us. PS: I cannot afford Pro
  37. [R169] 3/5 · US The plane: 3 planes it’s very small number please add more planes like 10 5 8 and make them different like 2 small planes and 3 medium and 5 big planes please add this to the game to be very good and nice game(if you can make all them free 💔🙂)
  38. [R33] 1/5 · US HEY DEVELOPERS: FIX OUR SUBSCRIPTION ACCESS OR GIVE US OUR MONEY BACK: I am extremely disappointed in this app, as it was the best iOS flight simulator available at one point in time. I bought a subscription expecting to have access to the same quality features as I had before. Instead, I ended up with a bunch of subscription error messages, no access to the pro version I paid for, and ZERO custom
  39. [R48] 1/5 · US It took my pro subscription, fix it: I was getting on RFS as usual but then I realized my RFS PRO SUBSCRIPTION IS GONE! I PAID 45 DOLLARS FOR YOU AND YOU TOOK AWAY MY SUBSCRIPTION, GIVE ME MY SUBSCRIPTION BACK GIVE ME BACK MY 1 MONTH AND 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION BACK NOW
  40. [R98] 1/5 · US Doesn’t work: Whenever I open it, it crashes, and whenever I start a fight, it crashes and it crashes don’t buy. This is a waste of money.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store